The OMNI VI and VI+ both did computer control using a superset of the ICOM command set. You can use any of the ICOM level converters to drive it, and in some software us the IC-735 profile to control
The Omni VI and VI+ use regular RS-232 serial communications. If you have a regular serial port on your computer you do not need any level conversion. The pins used on the 25 pin D connector for TX d
Author: "Jim Brown K9YC" <k9yc@audiosystemsgroup.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:09:23 -0800
I used my Omni V.9 extensively with Writelog using a standard serial cable. Only pins 2, 3, and common on a DB9 are needed for computer control. I used pin 4 and common to send CW. Worked VERY well.
Jim Brown K9YC writes... I use my Omni V.9 with N1MM and, with some issues that I have not yet worked out fully, with DX-Lab. I can choose an Icom 735 or 765, or an Omni VI and get about the same fun
I have an original Paragon 585 and, yes, it is capable of being computer controlled if the optional RS-232 board is installed. Mine has it, and my old logging program (HyperLog) was already equipped
""The popular Geihl chip option in the original Paragon (which I have) maintained the unique commands of the Paragon, while adding band stacking registers and all that cool stuff."" The tricky part o
John, I have a Ten-Tec chip. It is part number 98161 and it says VERSION 3.9. I believe it came from a Paragon. Is that the one you want? Let me know and I'll send it to you if you like. Its conditio
Perhaps I should have qualified my statement a little. The logging software I use sends the "request data" signal to the Paragon when you start entering a call, and the radio responds with all the fr